Museums · South East England
Royal Green Jackets Museum
In or near Winchester.
Royal Green Jackets Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Royal Green Jackets Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Royal Green Jackets Museum showcases the history and traditions of the rifle regiments in the British Army. Visitors can explore a detailed diorama of the Battle of Waterloo and engage with various historical exhibits, including uniforms and weaponry.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Royal Green Jackets Museum is located in South-East England. It showcases the history and heritage of the Royal Green Jackets regiment, highlighting its significance in British military history. The museum features various exhibits and artefacts related to the regiment's service and achievements.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0630, -1.3211
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO23 8GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday – Saturday, 10am-4pm; last entry 3.30pm
- Official site
- rgjmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12546155293 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Green Jackets Museum?
- Royal Green Jackets Museum is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 8GL), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- What is Royal Green Jackets Museum?
- Royal Green Jackets Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Green Jackets Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO23 8GL.
- Is Royal Green Jackets Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Royal Green Jackets Museum is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Royal Green Jackets Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 8GL.